Jessica Biel is an American actress, producer, and model. She first gained widespread recognition for portraying Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven before establishing herself as a successful film actress.
Biel is best known for her roles in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Illusionist, The A-Team, Total Recall, Hitchcock, The Sinner, and Candy.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Jessica Claire Biel
- Stage Name: Jessica Biel
- Born: March 3, 1982
- Age: 44 years old
- Birthplace: Ely, Minnesota, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White (German, French, English, and Scandinavian ancestry)
- Occupation: Actress, Producer, Model
- Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Jonathan Biel and Kimberly Biel
- Siblings: Justin Biel
- Spouse: Justin Timberlake (m. 2012)
- Children: Silas Randall Timberlake and Phineas Timberlake
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $250 million USD
Early Life and Education
Jessica Biel was born on March 3, 1982, in Ely, Minnesota, and was raised in several states, including Texas, Connecticut, and Colorado, due to her father’s work.
She is the daughter of Jonathan Biel, a business consultant and entrepreneur, and Kimberly Biel, a homemaker and spiritual healer.
Jessica grew up alongside her younger brother, Justin Biel. From an early age, she developed a passion for performing and trained in singing, gymnastics, and musical theatre, appearing in local stage productions before entering the entertainment industry.
Her ethnicity is White, with German, French, English, and Scandinavian ancestry. She attended Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado, and briefly enrolled at Tufts University before leaving to focus on her acting career.
Career
Jessica Biel began her professional career in musical theatre before earning national attention in 1996 when she was cast as Mary Camden in the long-running television drama 7th Heaven.
The series became one of the most successful family dramas in American television history and made Biel a household name.
Seeking more mature roles, she successfully transitioned into film with performances in The Rules of Attraction, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade: Trinity, and Stealth, demonstrating her versatility across horror, action, and drama genres.
She continued to expand her career with critically acclaimed performances in The Illusionist, Easy Virtue, Valentine’s Day, The A-Team, Total Recall, and Hitchcock.
On television, Biel received widespread praise for starring in and executive-producing The Sinner, earning nominations for both the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.
She later starred in the crime drama Candy, further solidifying her reputation as both a talented actress and accomplished producer.
Awards and Nominations
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination – The Sinner
- Golden Globe Award nomination – The Sinner
- Young Artist Award
- ShoWest Award – Female Star of Tomorrow
- Multiple Teen Choice Awards and People’s Choice Awards nominations
Social Media
- Instagram: @jessicabiel
- Facebook: Jessica Biel
Personal Life
Jessica Biel, 44, married singer, songwriter, and actor Justin Timberlake in 2012. The couple has two sons, Silas Randall Timberlake and Phineas Timberlake.
Biel enjoys fitness, hiking, cooking, photography, and philanthropy. She is actively involved in charitable initiatives focused on children’s health, environmental conservation, and clean water projects.
Net Worth
Jessica Biel has an estimated net worth of $250 million USD, a figure that includes her combined household wealth with her husband, Justin Timberlake. Her personal earnings come from acting, television production, endorsement deals, modelling, business ventures, and investments.
Filmography
- 7th Heaven
- The Rules of Attraction
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Blade: Trinity
- Easy Virtue
- Valentine’s Day
- The A-Team
- Hitchcock
- The Sinner
- Candy
- The Better Sister